AIIMS INI-CET – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (INI-CET) Entrance Exam

The INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is conducted by AIIMS for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, MDS, M.Ch, DM) in AIIMS and other participating institutions. This exam serves as the gateway for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in the medical field at one of India's top institutes.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:
   • Must have an MBBS, BDS, or an equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or Dental Council of India (DCI) for medical/dental candidates.
   • For MD/MS/PG diploma courses, candidates must have completed the compulsory rotating internship on or before the date prescribed for the admission process.
   • Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in their qualifying exam.
2. Age Limit:
   • The candidate must have completed the age of 20 years as of the exam year.
3. Nationality:
   • Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) are eligible.

Application Process

1. Registration: Visit the official AIIMS website (https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in) to register and create an account.
2. Form Submission: Fill out the online application with your personal, academic, and professional details.
3. Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photo, signature, and documents proving eligibility.
4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee via online payment methods such as debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking.
5. Admit Card: Download the admit card once it is released.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Sections:
  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the medical subjects of the undergraduate curriculum.
• Total Questions: 200.
• Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers, -1/3 for incorrect answers.
• Duration: 3 hours.

Syllabus

The syllabus is based on the MBBS curriculum, covering subjects such as:

1. Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.
2. Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, and Radiology.
3. Paraclinical: Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine.

Detailed syllabus and topics are available on the official AIIMS website.

Admission Process

1. Appear for INI-CET and secure a valid score.
2. Participate in the centralized counseling process.
3. Seat allocation is based on rank, preferences, and the availability of seats.
4. Complete the admission formalities, including document verification and payment of fees.

Colleges Accepting INI-CET

• AIIMS, New Delhi.
• AIIMS, Bhopal.
• AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
• AIIMS, Jodhpur.
• AIIMS, Patna.
• AIIMS, Raipur.
• AIIMS, Rishikesh.
• AIIMS, Nagpur.
• Other participating institutes.

Important Dates

• Application Start: February.
• Application Deadline: March.
• Admit Card Release: April.
• Exam Date: May.
• Result Announcement: May.
• Counseling Start: June-July.